Is the Curt Ball Mount part # C45270 a Hollow or Solid Shank Ball Mount

Updated 05/19/2015 | Published 05/18/2015

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Question:

Im looking at getting the Curt C45270 ball mount. my trailer is 7,000 The description says it has a solid shank. However, all the pictures show a hollow shank. I would prefer the solid shank. Which is it? I also need a 2-5/16 inch ball for this and a retaining pin assy. Any suggestions? Thanks!

asked by: Dean C

Expert Reply:

The Curt Ball Mount part # C45270 that you referenced is a hollow shank accessory. It may seem counterintuitive but hollow shank accessories are actually stronger than solid ones and would be considerably lighter. This ball mount has a 7,500 lb trailer capacity and 750 tongue weight capacity. Based on the weight of your trailer this ball mount should work well.

For a 2-5/16 inch ball to fit this you would want the part # C40007, for a pin and clip # F-4 or for a locking one part # e98880.

expert reply by: Jameson C